The Iron Druid Chronicles Books in Order
Part ofKevin Hearne Books in OrderSee Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles books in order, with quick summaries, story chronology, spin-off links, and tips on where to start.
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The Iron Druid Chronicles books in publication order
21 books
Hammered
by Kevin Hearne
2011
Atticus agrees to take on Thor, which is exactly as dangerous as it sounds. Between vampire politics, angry werewolves, and divine fallout across the Norse realms, one bold strike could start a much bigger war.
Hexed
by Kevin Hearne
2011
A new coven, a pack of Bacchants, and a fallen angel all descend on Tempe at once. Atticus must call in favors, trust shaky allies, and keep the city from turning into supernatural collateral damage.
Hounded
by Kevin Hearne
2011
Atticus O'Sullivan looks like a young bookseller in Tempe, but he is really the last druid, hunted for a stolen magical sword. With gods, witches, police, and his wolfhound Oberon closing in, staying hidden is no longer an option.
Trapped
by Kevin Hearne
2012
Atticus needs to bind Granuaile to the earth and make her the first new druid in centuries. Unfortunately, Bacchus, the Norse gods, and an ancient vampire would all prefer that the ceremony end in disaster.
Tricked
by Kevin Hearne
2012
To train Granuaile in peace, Atticus cuts a deal with Coyote and fakes his own death. It is a terrible plan in the best way, sending him into the Arizona desert with monsters, old enemies, and betrayal on his heels.
Two Ravens and One Crow
by Kevin Hearne
2012
Summoned by the Morrigan with no explanation, Atticus has to leave Granuaile, Oberon, and even his sword behind. The trip feels like bad news from the start, and the goddess is not in the habit of overreacting.
Grimoire of the Lamb
by Kevin Hearne
2013
When a thief grabs a dangerous Egyptian grimoire from Atticus's shop, the chase leads all the way to Cairo. Cat goddess Bast, killer crocodiles, and very old magic make this a fast, globe-trotting side adventure.
Hunted
by Kevin Hearne
2013
Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon tear across Europe while Artemis, Diana, and Loki hunt them down. It is a breathless chase novel with apocalypse-level stakes and very little room for mistakes.
Shattered
by Kevin Hearne
2014
Granuaile is finally a druid, Owen is back in the world, and nobody gets an easy adjustment period. With plague demons, a Fae rebellion, and family trouble in India, the series opens out in several directions at once.
The Chapel Perilous
by Kevin Hearne
2014
Set largely in sixth-century Wales, this story shows how Atticus became tied to Grail legend and Arthurian rumor. Under the name Gawain, he must recover a stolen cauldron from a necromancer before the land dies around it.
The Demon Barker of Wheat Street
by Kevin Hearne
2014
A trip to a Kansas carnival turns ugly when Atticus spots a sinister barker with a very unnatural pull over the crowd. When Granuaile is drawn in, Atticus and Oberon have to expose what is hiding behind the midway lights.
A Prelude to War (Three Slices)
by Kevin Hearne
2015
Set between *Shattered* and *Staked*, this novella pushes the Iron Druid story toward open war. Atticus seeks help in Ethiopia after a murder, while Granuaile decides Loki deserves problems of his own.
Two Tales of the Iron Druid Chronicles
by Kevin Hearne
2015
This short collection gathers two Iron Druid stories, one set just before *Hounded* and one unfolding during *Hammered* from Granuaile's point of view. It is a quick, useful look at the world from a couple of different angles.
Staked
by Kevin Hearne
2016
Atticus goes to war with a powerful vampire clan, including former friend Leif. While Owen deals with troll trouble and Granuaile tries to shake Loki's mark, every ally comes with a cost.
The Purloined Poodle
by Kevin Hearne
2016
Oberon takes the lead when a prize poodle is abducted and more dogs start vanishing across the Pacific Northwest. With Atticus helping and gravy on the line, this canine detective case gets surprisingly big.
Besieged
by Kevin Hearne
2017
Ten connected Iron Druid stories fill in the gaps between past adventures and the final showdown still to come. Egypt, Shakespeare, carnivals, Gold Rush greed, and the realm of the dead all get their turn.
The Squirrel on the Train
by Kevin Hearne
2017
What should have been a pleasant train ride to Portland becomes a murder investigation when the victim looks exactly like Atticus. Oberon, joined by Orlaith and Starbuck, decides human detectives clearly need help.
Scourged
by Kevin Hearne
2018
Loki and Hel are ready to bring Ragnarok to Earth, and Atticus may not survive stopping them. Granuaile and Owen fight on their own fronts as the whole druid world hangs in the balance.
Death and Honey
by Delilah S Dawson
2019
Another anthology set partly around Kevin Hearne's playful fantasy world, this one blends mystery, magic, and a body found near a beehive. Wendig's contribution adds extra bite.
Oberon’s Bathtime Stories
by Kevin Hearne
2025
While Oberon and Starbuck are stuck in the tub, Atticus keeps them busy with twelve short adventures from across history. It is part story collection, part comic history lesson, and an easy doorway into Iron Druid.
The Great Big Bear and Other Stories of the Iron Druid Chronicles
by Kevin Hearne
2026
This collection returns to the Iron Druid world with a dozen new stories featuring Atticus, Owen, Granuaile, and several excellent dogs. It is extra time in the sandbox, with fresh adventures instead of one single long plot.
The Iron Druid Chronicles books in chronological order

Grimoire of the Lamb
by Kevin Hearne
2013The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1
Hounded
by Kevin Hearne
2011The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 2
Hexed
by Kevin Hearne
2011The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 3
Hammered
by Kevin Hearne
2011The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 4
Tricked
by Kevin Hearne
2012The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 5
Two Ravens and One Crow
by Kevin Hearne
2012The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 6
The Demon Barker of Wheat Street
by Kevin Hearne
2014The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 7
The Chapel Perilous
by Kevin Hearne
2014The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 8
Trapped
by Kevin Hearne
2012The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 9
Hunted
by Kevin Hearne
2013The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 10
Shattered
by Kevin Hearne
2014The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 11
A Prelude to War (Three Slices)
by Kevin Hearne
2015The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 12
Two Tales of the Iron Druid Chronicles
by Kevin Hearne
2015The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 13
Staked
by Kevin Hearne
2016The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 14
The Purloined Poodle
by Kevin Hearne
2016Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries, Book 1
The Squirrel on the Train
by Kevin Hearne
2017Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries, Book 2
Besieged
by Kevin Hearne
2017The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 17
Scourged
by Kevin Hearne
2018The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 18
Death and Honey
by Delilah S Dawson
2019Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1
Oberon’s Bathtime Stories
by Kevin Hearne
2025The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 20
The Great Big Bear and Other Stories of the Iron Druid Chronicles
by Kevin Hearne
2026The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 21
Series background & context
The Iron Druid Chronicles starts with a great hook. Atticus O'Sullivan looks like a tattooed guy running an occult bookshop in Tempe, Arizona, but he is really a two-thousand-year-old druid who has spent centuries staying ahead of gods who want him dead. In Hounded, hiding stops being enough, and the series is off.
He is not hiding alone, because Oberon, his Irish wolfhound, has strong opinions about poodles, sausages, and human decision-making.
The Arizona setting matters more than it might first seem. Hearne gets a lot of mileage out of placing ancient magic in strip malls, desert parks, back streets, and ordinary modern routines. Atticus can shift shapes, speak with animals, draw power from the earth, and cross paths with beings out of myth, but he is also trying to keep a low profile, pay attention to local trouble, and survive the consequences of choices he made a very long time ago.
As the books move through Hexed, Hammered, Tricked, and beyond, the cast grows in a way that keeps the world lively. Granuaile begins as Atticus's apprentice and becomes one of the emotional centers of the series. Leif Helgarson, vampire lawyer and sometime ally, brings history and menace. The Morrigan, local witches, werewolves, gods from several pantheons, and later the gruff archdruid Owen Kennedy all add their own pressure to the story. These are not books where the hero wanders alone for long.
The ongoing arc gets steadily larger. What begins with one stolen sword and one old grudge opens into pantheon politics, vampire vendettas, druid training, Fae unrest, and the long shadow of Ragnarok. Even the shorter works matter around the edges, because they fill in backstory, deepen relationships, or show what the wider magical world looks like when Atticus is not at the exact center of it. Besieged is especially worth treating as a real stop in the journey, not just extra material.
The tone is fast, funny, and very readable, but the series is not weightless. Hearne likes banter, but he also likes consequences. Characters get hurt. Debts come due. Loyalties shift. That balance is a big part of why the books work for so many readers: you get mythological chaos and jokes about dog snacks, but you also get a story that keeps moving forward.
If you want wisecracking urban fantasy with a lot of myth packed into it, this is the lane. Read the main novels in order, use the novellas when you want more texture, and expect Oberon to improve almost every scene he enters.
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